by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study engineering, general, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 112 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing engineering, general, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is University of Nebraska-Lincoln, our #1 engineering, general college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about engineering, general at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong engineering, general program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #2. James Madison University scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about engineering, general at James Madison University
University of Georgia is a great choice for veterans pursuing engineering, general, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the engineering, general program at University of Georgia
East Carolina University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the engineering, general program at East Carolina University
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great choice for veterans pursuing engineering, general, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
See the full engineering, general report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Stony Brook University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the engineering, general program at Stony Brook University
University of Arkansas landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing engineering, general. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about engineering, general at University of Arkansas
University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #8 for veteran engineering, general students this year. University of Alabama in Huntsville scores 85.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full engineering, general report for University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Maryland-College Park landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing engineering, general. It scores 85.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about engineering, general at University of Maryland-College Park
University of New Mexico-Main Campus placed #10 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the engineering, general program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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Texas Tech University placed #11 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the engineering, general program at Texas Tech University
Boise State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. Boise State University scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about engineering, general at Boise State University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about engineering, general at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Connecticut came in at #14 for veteran engineering, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full engineering, general report for University of Connecticut
Colorado School of Mines placed #15 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. Colorado School of Mines scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full engineering, general report for Colorado School of Mines
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Texas State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about engineering, general at Texas State University
Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #17 for veteran engineering, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about engineering, general at Texas A&M University-College Station
Rowan University placed #18 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the engineering, general program at Rowan University
Grand Valley State University placed #19 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. Grand Valley State University scores 81.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about engineering, general at Grand Valley State University
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #20 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. It scores 81.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about engineering, general at Virginia Commonwealth University
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Minnesota State University-Mankato landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing engineering, general. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about engineering, general at Minnesota State University-Mankato
University of Colorado Colorado Springs came in at #22 for veteran engineering, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full engineering, general report for University of Colorado Colorado Springs
North Carolina State University at Raleigh came in at #23 for veteran engineering, general students this year. North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full engineering, general report for North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Mississippi State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about engineering, general at Mississippi State University
University at Buffalo placed #25 among the best engineering, general colleges for veterans. University at Buffalo scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about engineering, general at University at Buffalo
Not far behind, these engineering, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying engineering, general: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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